Summer vacation2021 should first and principal be relaxing - even with a dog in your baggage. How you can travel with your four-legged friend by plane and what you should keep in mind, you will learn in this article.
⚠: Of course we are aware of the seriousness of the current situation. With this article, we do not want to promote any kind of travel, but we would like to offer our readers helpful information about traveling with dogs.
Are dogs allowed to travel by plane?
In principle, dogs can be taken on the plane. However, it depends on the airline. Some airlines allow dogs weighing up to 8 kg to be taken into the aircraft cabin, while others refuse to allow them at all.
Tip: Read the respective regulations of the airline before booking and, if necessary, pay attention to fees.
Flying with a dog: What do I have to bear in mind?
As you already know, it depends on the respective airline whether you are allowed to take your four-legged friend with you on the plane. However, there are still some things to consider. Here you will find 3 tips on traveling with a dog, which you must know.
- Pay attention to the entry regulations
Many countries have so-called entry requirements. Without these, you are not allowed to enter the country. For example, for some countries, it is important to apply for a visa, an eTA, or an ESTA application.
For this reason, you should already take care of a visa for entry to Egypt, for example, before booking.
- travel tablets
Not only you but also your dog can suffer from nausea when flying. Online you can find many different products that relieve nausea and stress in dogs. To be on the safe side, you should talk to your vet about taking them beforehand.
- "Passport" for the four-legged friend
Already since 2004, there is a duty of EU pet passports in the EU. You can have this issued by the veterinarian. This document contains all important information about your four-legged friend, including a list of all vaccinations.
- the right transport box
Mostly the prescribed dimensions of the transport box are 40 x 40 x 23 cm. However, you should also inform yourself about this with the airline.
- checklist
So that you can start your vacation with your four-legged friend relaxed, we have compiled a checklist for you:
- EU pet passport
- Transport box with approved dimensions and weight
- Food, treats, and water
- Water and food bowl
- Blanket
- Toy (should not make any noise so as not to disturb other passengers)
- Medication for calming down and against nausea
Conclusion
In this article, you have learned which things you should consider if you want to travel with your four-legged friend by plane. In principle, this is not a problem, but you should have the regulations of the airline in mind and possibly plan costs for the transport of your four-legged friend.